School Nurse

TITLE:

School Nurse

SALARY:

Commensurate with training and experience (Scale 117)

DEPARTMENT:

District Office/School Site

LENGTH OF CONTRACT:

190 days

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Current Licensure to practice as a registered nurse in the state of South Carolina.
2. Minimum experience of two years as a registered nurse, preferably pediatric, adolescent, emergency, or community health.
3. Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS Certification.
4. Highly recommended to be affiliated with professional organization (NASN/SCASN).
5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:

School Principal

Director of Nursing & Health Services 

JOB SUMMARY:

The school nurse facilitates positive student responses to normal development; promotes health and safety; intervenes with actual and potential health problems; provides case management, self- advocacy, and learning. The same applies to faculty and staff.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Supports and upholds the mission, vision, and strategic goals of Dorchester School District Two.
2. Apply appropriate theory as basis for decision making in nursing practice.
3. Collect information about health status of students/faculty in a systematic manner while maintaining confidentiality on an as needed basis.
4. Provide nursing care, support, and advice for students and/or faculty who have suffered an accident or illness.
5. Store, administer and assist with medication in accordance with school district policies.